Inspiration for a painting can come from a single point or source, but it can also come from several sources which are melded into a new creation. Such was the case in a recent painting entitled, “Monochromatic Seas.” The basic color palette and basic layout came from an artist’s painting from 20 years ago. Lowell Speers, a Master Artist for Alexander Art, painted a similar seascape which he called, “Monochromatic Seascape.” As an Alexander Certified Instructor, I can use the works of these older Masters in my workshops and for my own use in developing new works. In this case, I used somewhat the background Lowell had originally painted. However, I parted company with Lowell on the foreground. To me, the original scene needed some action, some movement, something that spoke of life. So I drew on my own experience as a Seascape Artist and painted my wave in the foreground. The result is a new experience. This is just an example of how different resources can be used to make a new scene.